5Eton Mess
Light, fruity, and impossibly easy to love, Eton Mess is a summertime favorite made with crushed meringue, whipped cream, and strawberries. Legend has it that the dessert was first created at Eton College during a cricket match when a meringue pudding was accidentally dropped and scooped up into a “mess.”
Despite its unpolished appearance, Eton Mess embodies everything great about British summer—fresh berries, airy sweetness, and effortless charm. Variations often swap strawberries for raspberries, blackberries, or even tropical fruits, but the spirit of the dessert remains the same: simple and delicious.
Try it at: Country cafés and summer tea parties—best enjoyed outdoors on a sunny day.
